Plexus Online On-Demand Manufacturing Performance System Improves Operations at FAS Controls Inc.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, today announced that FAS Controls Inc. is deploying Plexus Online's fully integrated technology solution.

FAS Controls Inc. had been utilizing a software system that was retained by the former parent company. After being acquired by Industrial Opportunity Partners, FAS Controls Inc. had to quickly implement a new solution within a short timeframe. Plexus Online offered both the appropriate functionality, as well as accelerated implementation.

"We needed a solution that afforded us a flexible solution to suit our varied product lines and at the same time could be implemented quickly and at a competitive price. We also needed a solution that facilitates the high quality standards for our companies' products, whether it's a low-volume application or a very large scale production run. Plexus Online gives us that flexibility for our manufacturing operations and it helps us track and manage high quality standards," said FAS Controls President William Brown.

Plante & Moran is leading the accelerated implementation of Plexus at FAS Controls Inc. providing project leadership, software training and guidance through the testing, cutover and go live activities.

Plexus Online is an on-demand manufacturing performance system (MPS), combining the capabilities of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management, customer relationship management (CRM), shop floor integration, supply chain management (SCM) and much more. With the ability to manage a single facility or a global enterprise, Plexus Online utilizes lean principles to enable manufacturers to closely track and manage critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules, allowing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser.

FAS Controls, Inc. operates an 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility that is vertically integrated and designed for maximum efficiency. A majority of the metal forming, plastic molding and wire-winding are serviced in-house. Plexus Online will help the company track its products from raw materials to full components.

About FAS Controls Inc.

FAS Controls Inc. (Shelby, NC) has developed a reputation for producing custom-designed components with world-class quality at competitive prices. Industrial Opportunity Partners (www.iopfund.com) recently acquired FAS Controls Inc. The manufacturer provides switches, actuating devices, sensors and control components to the automotive, heavy truck, recreational vehicle, off-road, engine, and durable goods markets. More about its products can be found at www.fascontrols.com.

About Plexus Systems

Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, MI) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is a true on-demand manufacturing performance system, delivering a powerful, real-time interface to integrate and manage the total manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage other top priorities, such as accounting, compliance and human resources. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Plexus Systems has partnered with Apax Partners (www.apax.com), one of the world's leading global private equity groups, to drive global expansion and further strengthen the company's products, services and market position. Apax Partners operates across the US, Europe and Asia and has more than $20 billion in funds under management and advice. In 2006, funds advised by Apax made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. Visit www.plex.com for more information.

About Plante & Moran

Plante & Moran is one of the country's leading accounting and business advisory firms providing clients with financial, human capital, operations, strategy, technology, and family wealth management services. With more than 1,500 staff members, the firm has offices throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois, and in Nashville, Tennessee and Shanghai, China. Plante & Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the country's best places to work. View www.plantemoran.com for more information.